Kick off the 2017 boating season by participating in the Lake's largest Poker Hop on the water, the 20th Annual Spring Harbor Hop. Participants will hop over 40 of the Lake of the Ozarks' best waterfront bars and restaurants and marinas, including Backwater Jack's, to collect a 7 card poker hand. If you have the best (or worst) hand, you could win cash prizes! Learn more about the Spring Harbor Hop by reading our blog here.

2. Live Music

At Backwater Jack's, we have awesome local, national and regional bands playing Thursday - Sunday. That's right! The best LIVE music at the Lake of the Ozarks is found right here at Backwater Jack's. Friday, May 5, MisLedd is kicking off the weekend lineup. Saturday night, after Spring Harbor Hop, stick around for Spontaneous Duo.

3. Delicious Food

Backwater Jack's uniquely combines the styles and ingredients of South Florida and the Caribbean with traditional favorites of the Midwest. From the best nachos at the Lake of the Ozarks to our famous grouper fingers, we have something for every craving. Come try our coastal cuisine with a midwestern flair at the Lake of the Ozarks this weekend!

4. Great Drinks

It's going to be a great weekend to enjoy our world-famous Rum Runners and Pains! Although rain is in the forecast for the next few days, it's looking like it's going to clear up just in time for the weekend. It's expected to be in the 70s Saturday and Sunday, which is perfect weather to enjoy a cocktail on the deck. While you're here picking up your card for the Spring Harbor Hop, stay for a bit and enjoy a Rum Rummer or Pain. After hopping around the Lake, swing back around to your favorite waterfront bar at the Lake of the Ozarks for some great live music and tasty drinks!

5. It's The Place To Be!

Tasty entrees, frozen cocktails, amazing live music and fun community-wide events - there's no better place to be this weekend! You favorite Lake of the Ozarks waterfront bar is open Thursday through Sunday at 11:00 AM and features great daily specials and LIVE music four nights a week. You gotta get back to Backwater Jack's.